Gws 314466 Square End Mill 1/8 in 3 Flute Solid Carbide

Product Description

The GWS 314466 is a solid carbide square end mill designed for precision milling operations in metalworking and machining applications. It features a 1/8 inch cutting diameter, a 1/2 inch length of cut, and a 2 inch overall length with a matching 1/8 inch shank diameter. The three-flute geometry with a 37-degree helix angle and upcut flute design promotes efficient chip evacuation while maintaining a clean cut. A zirconium nitride (ZrN) finish adds surface hardness and wear resistance. This tool is centercutting, allowing plunge operations, and is suited for use on CNC milling machines and manual mills operated by machinists and tool and die professionals.

The 314466 is built for applications requiring tight tolerances in small-diameter work. Its right-hand cut and right-hand flute configuration is standard for most CNC and manual milling setups. The solid carbide construction handles harder workpiece materials where high-speed steel tooling would wear prematurely. Typical use cases include slotting, profiling, and light contouring in steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and similar materials where a 1/8 inch tool path is required. This is a single-end tool in the GWS Series 2030 lineup.

Key Features

• Solid carbide construction for rigidity and wear resistance in hard materials
• ZrN (zirconium nitride) coating improves surface hardness and reduces friction at the cutting edge
• 37-degree helix angle with upcut flute promotes chip lift and evacuation
• Centercutting geometry allows direct plunge entry into the workpiece
• Three-flute design balances chip clearance with surface finish quality
• Right-hand cut and right-hand flute - standard orientation for most milling setups

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 1/8 inch shank square end mill for use in collets, end mill holders, or chucks accepting 1/8 inch round shanks on CNC machining centers and manual knee mills.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists using an appropriate collet or end mill holder rated for the 1/8 inch shank diameter. Ensure the tool is seated to the recommended grip depth and the holder is torqued to the machine manufacturer's specification before operation. Verify spindle runout before cutting, as excessive runout accelerates wear on small-diameter carbide tools. Handle carbide end mills carefully to avoid chipping the cutting edges prior to use.